Donor Dynasty Demands
The prestigious Wellington family, whose $50M endowment built your university's science wing, has issued an ultimatum: grant their academically mediocre grandson tenure, or they'll withdraw all future funding. As Department Chair, you have 48 hours to either compromise your academic integrity or risk devastating budget cuts that could terminate dozens of research positions.
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Department Chair of Chemistry
Conversation Partner
Victoria Wellington III
Setting
Mahogany-paneled conference room, evening light casting long shadows through venetian blinds, crystal decanter of scotch untouched on the credenza
Location
Executive Floor, Rothschild Science Building
Learning Objectives
Navigate the conversation without explicitly rejecting the demand
Find a face-saving alternative that preserves academic standards
Protect department funding without compromising integrity
About This Scenario
The prestigious Wellington family, whose $50M endowment built your university's science wing, has issued an ultimatum: grant their academically mediocre grandson tenure, or they'll withdraw all future funding. As Department Chair, you have 48 hours to either compromise your academic integrity or risk devastating budget cuts that could terminate dozens of research positions.
How It Starts
“I trust you understand why I've called this evening meeting, Chair Anderson. My grandson's tenure rejection is... troubling. Especially given how generously the Wellington family has supported this institution. Shall we discuss how to correct this oversight?”
This is how Victoria Wellington III's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#1170
Category
General
Location Tag
Executive Floor, Rothschild Science Building
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